Goa Gajah Temple Or The Cave Of Elephant In Bali
Goa Gajah Temple Goa Gajah Temple or the cave of elephant is located in a small village of Bedulu, North of Denpasar. Goa Gajah was founded some times in the seventh or eighth century by Brahma priest in memory of a monastery built by their Indian teacher Agastya. Therefore, if was called Darma Anta Kunjara Pada. The word Kunjara in Sanskrit means elephant, which in Balinese is Gajah, and Pada means monastery or dormitory. in the hall of the cave stands a statue of Ganesha, the God of knowledge and a beautiful " Lingga ". The unique and beautiful relief decorating the cave immediately make us appreciate and admire the outstanding master piece created by ancient Balinese artist. Hindu Balinese consider the cave as a sacred place. In front of it there is an ancient bathroom with six waterspouts. The History of Goa Gajah is where, The discovery of Goa Gajah began with reports from officials of the Dutch East Indies, LC. Heyting in 192...


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